Good morning to all! This is another one of those really quick cards that I made to showcase the dies from the last show and wasn't anything particularly special, but I rather liked it when I finished. I love this paper and I have to confess that I have purchased another pack of it as it just ticks all my boxes! I don't usually go for metallics, but it is subtle enough in these prints that I can still have my ginormous bows and still feel like it is just barely on this side of OTT (in other words, it works for me!) I will tease you just a tiny bit and let you know that I have some new ribbons that will be on my next set of shows in February that look lovely with these papers, can't wait for you to see them! I did use one of them on a sample I posted last year and several of you spotted it and emailed me about it then. Won't be long now! Back to the card for today, I did a background of three strips of this lovely paper and matted them with a soft gold and then a piece of black card. I cut a Fleur de lis rectangle out of black card for the focal element. I stamped my sentiment and then cut it out with the holly motifs. I cut a second holly motif and I nipped off the holly pieces from both of them and offset mounted them with foam over my rectangle. I tied a big double bow and added a black organza rose to the centre. Paper piercing on the edge to complete the card, as usual. Super simple but a nice quick card if you need one. Hope you like it! All for now, Sue x
137 comments:
Fabulous card Sue love the papers I like metallic hues so dramatic!
Maggie
Ooooops forgot to say looking forward to your shows in February are you Stamping or is it Spellbinders or both....lol!
Maggie
Hi Sue,
How is everything with you? Well I hope.
I can see you like these papers, as I have spotted some similar ones on previous cards; and I can fully understand you purchasing another pad of them as they are really attractive papers. They make very dramatic cards, just like todays, and could easily be used for men as well as women.
Regards Linda
A card for all occasions not bad Sue. Looking forward to seeing your shows next month. Hope all is well with you and your family.x
RIBBON!!! oh! bring it on!! I love ribbon.........is it February yet???
Loves these papers.
Really like this card could easily be used for a mans card.
Patricia xx
I have never used metallic papers ,it looks like i need to get some to make beautiful cards like this one ,looking forward to your show in February,
love the card can you bring those papers on your Feb shows ? are you playing with the new dies ? Melanie
It's gorgeous Sue..
hugs Vicky xx
Morning Sue
Love this card. Looks anything but a quick card. Paper is beautiful, any chance you can let us have the name of it?
Sue
Gorgeous papers and card, really looking forward to the Feb shows.
Hope you are enjoying yourself. Edwina
PERFECT Sue this card must have made you do the 'Happy Dance' lol I can't wait for Feb
Heather x
Fabulous card. I do like the papers you have used. Looking forward to your February Shows.
Hi Sue , I love metallic papers, i use them a lot , this card is fabulous too , keep them coming. Yvonne xx
Hi Sue, Lovely card, I'm not keen on metalic papers either but love how you have used them on this card xx
Beautiful elegant card Sue love the papers and the bow is gorgeous x
Beautiful card with a beautiful big bow.
Hugs, Uta
Hi Sue, saw this card on C & C. Ilove it. It has been lovely seeing your cards on C&C the last few days, but no Sue, so I have done a lot of fast forward what I have recorded it is just not the same without you. All the best Suzie B xx
Love it what are the papers? there gawjuss
Hugs
Alison Glover x
Super card again Sue. So love these papers. The ribbon is gorgeous and you tie a wonderful bow. Any tips welcomed as I do struggle with bows. Look forward to seeing you on the telly again in February.
Mags
x
I always find it hard to get the spacing just right when using panels like this but you've done it perfectly. Love the papers and the bow. Love, Julia xxx
Hi Sue
Love it all colours, papers and ribbon.
Looking forward to you being back on our screens.
Lydia
X
Fabulous!!
Love it all, card, papers, bow everything.
Looking forward to the Feb shows.HUGS
Really like this card love the colours Hugs Bee
Hi Sue, a very very classy card. I too love those papers. As another blogger said any chance you can let us know where to buy them? Or their name. Would really like to make a card with them.
Lots of love. Jenny L
Lovely card Sue. Looking forward to seeing your shows next month. Love the look of that paper and wish it could be purchased over here
Such a nice card Sue. Love the dies!
oh my goodness what a super card ... very elegant love your design ... happy crafting and love sandy xx
Beautiful card
I'm afraid I have a real problem with ribbons - I buy them but then don't want to use them as they are so pretty! I always end up using the ones I have a lot of and holding onto the special ones! Looks like I might be adding to them soon....
Just love it.
Anne x
Lovely! That DP is fabulous as well as those dies you used. Love the colors and big bow. Hugs, Hanneke
Hi Sue
The clasic black and gold I can't see how anyone can go wrong when putting these two colours together. The double bow is so right for this card
Ria
Yo got all the dies for this one . Then u through new paper in, You minx. lol . Love all the variety you are bringing us at the moment. See you always put something in the middle of the bow. Just that one card where u didn't. You must have been having one of those days. But well back on track now. Perfect card.10/10
wish my time away till Feb,
born again spellbinder
Nadine x hug
nzillingworth@hotmail.com
Hi Sue love it but what are those magnificent papers?????? looking forward to the new ribbons hope they are those scrumptious stripy ones!....oooh hope you have a good weekend take care Margaret
It works for me too, Sue! The colours go fabulously together. Yes, there is a lot going on but it's very subtle and nowhere near being OTT. Love it.
xx
Fantastic card great use of colour can't wait till you are back on tv
Lovely card. Looking forward to the shows in Feb.
Clare x
It's a gorgeous card Sue, very elegant. Jo x
Looking forward to February !
I love this one just the ticket. Color's, Bow and paper. I do wish you would do some bundles of the paper's on the C&C shows you do, I spend lots of wasted crafting time looking for them. If its possible Please Please Please bring us some paper onto the shows. Looking forward to Feb's shows missed seeing you on the Jan's shows not the same without you not a sell out without you Sue.
Jane xx
beautiful card Sue. Can't wait for your shows in February. I am a very new crafter but have bought the Grand Calibur and many of the dies, which arrived yesterday and today so lots of learning to be done
I am so excited to see what I can do with this beautiful machine.
jacqui x
I love this one just the ticket. Color's, Bow and paper. I do wish you would do some bundles of the paper's on the C&C shows you do, I spend lots of wasted crafting time looking for them. If its possible Please Please Please bring us some paper onto the shows. Looking forward to Feb's shows missed seeing you on the Jan's shows not the same without you not a sell out without you Sue.
Jane xx
Oh Sue, I second every one of the post that say where did you get that paper. It set me thinking of some really nice flocked paper that I have, not quite the same, but very similar colours. I have a few birthdays in February and can see this card being copied :)Thanks for the inspiration x
Hi Sue, You say simple, I say WOW! These backing papers definitely give a dramatic look. I need something like them for my crafty stash.
February seems to be taking forever to come. I can't wait to see all the new goodies you are bringing us. With Love and Light Theresa. H
Very elegant card.
Very dramatic and elegant card!
Black and gold sooooo elegant. Lokking forward to the new shows in Feb.
This is just gorgeous love, love, love it. Lol Ann
Sue I LOVE this card.
Love the way you have done the panels at the back, it really makes the beautiful papers stand out.
sue xxx
Really nice Sue, and - as you say - it shouldn't take too long to make. Great.
Love this card Sue, I have those dies so will give it a try I think. Looking forward to seeing your shows in February, love all your ribbons (got them too) so can't wait to see your new ones!x
Love this card - thanks for sharing, Shaz in oz.x
SUE LOVE THE COLOURS LOVELY CARD
Just been flicking through my recorded Spellbinders shows, Sue you are missed. Also been onto the Spellbinders site so have an incline of what you may be showing in February. can't wait
She x
Dies on patterned paper again - I must remember to do that more often
Love the metallic papers, what a dramatic card suitable for all occasions. Can't wait for your February shows, hoping you showcase the new dies as ordered mine already and want to see what inspirational ideas you come up with. Lol Lynne M
Hi Sue
Really beautiful card-must agree that the papers are gorgeous.
Eileen x
New ribbon wow is it February!!!
Hope all is well with you and your family and that theweather has cheered up. But back to the card, loving those papers - you must share where you purchased them Looking forward with great anticipation to your show February.
TFS
Hugs Amanda x
hi sue, yet another elegant card, I love it. look forward to shows in February.
love jan x
Love love love it.. Where did you get those lovely papers from.. I might have something similar in my boxes (I wish) I must look thru I have no Idea half the time what I've bought, just keep adding to it coz you just can't say know to paper it's an addiction I wounded if there is an official word for our paper addictions.. Roll on feb as the other bloggers said, just ain't the same with out you on C & C girl.....
Great card and the papers are just wonderful. Looking forward to your February shows. Lorraine x
I love this card its my fav colours again blacks and gold, can't wait for the shows in Feb times going to slow lol!
I got my calibur back from craft hospital yesterday after 3 weeks HOORAY!
Lizzie (serial copycat)xx
Beautiful card the colours work really well together
You have done it again. Beautiful colours and composition,
Elaine J
Another card which says to me - use more paper!!
Love the designs you have used in conjunction with the dies and ribbons - a great card.
Can't wait for the new spellbinder dies especially the aster which I love.
Love this one Sue, I voted for you in the card maker of the year, Leon keeps saying you should receive an award, and I agree. Looking forward to your shows, any idea of the date please. Patricia
BEAUTIFUL, just BEAUTIFUL and sooo elegant!
Thanks Sue
xxx
Yet another amazing card - i just don't know how you do it!! Cant wait for you to be back in feb for yet more amazing demonstrations and products will just have to hide the other half lol
Annie
Beautiful sue love the colour scheme x
Simply so classy, love the colours again. Think L really do need the Holly dies, so useful at all times of the year.
Toni xx
Simply beautiful Sue. Ann W
Gorgeous card Sue. Looking forward to your February shows. It would be wonderful if you could show Spellbinders, stamps and a selection of your choice of papers
Chris x
Hi Sue,
Love this card, The soft gold tones go great with the black it looks so sumptuous. The bow just finishes it off lovely.
Carol x
Hi Sue, I always love your papers but I am rarely that adventurous to use them myself. I must however just go for it!! A stunning card again. Hugs, Carol S.xx
I absolutely love this card, its so elegant. And the bow is exquisite! Love lesley x Cant wait for your shows. x
Such a fabulous card! I also wanted to thank you so much for always posting what you use on your cards! It is always so very helpful to look at your cards and be able to know what you did to make them! So inspiring!
Hi Sue, love this card - colours, dies - the whole lot. Would love to know where you got the papers - they are soooo beautiful. Look forward to seeing you again soon.
Blessings
Sonia - St Helens
Lovely, those strips of paper look great and the colour-scheme is fab.
really loving this card and i love the ribbon so i'll be watching out for this on the next shows.
millie xx
I just love this. One of my favourites, I must see if I can do something similar. But I too would love to know where you get your fabulous papers.
I love the backing papers. Cant wait to see the new ribbons. Karen x
I love the backing papers. Cant wait to see the new ribbons. Karen x
Fantastic Sur I love that paper, and the way yo brought it all togeather saw som of you cards on c,C, this week ,but missed out on the dies i wanted
Ita
I can't believe you call this a simple card, it's gorgeous! I love the big bows, just wish I could tie a pretty bow.
Gorgeous card Sue. I love it!!!
Happy Crafting!!! :) X X
Hi Sue
The card is fantastic.
Lovely papers, colours,ribbon. and flower.
Can't wait for february.
joyce e
Fabulous Sue...and can't wait for your shows in Feb!!!
Carole Z xx
love this card and the papers ! another great one Sue xx hugs
Wonderful card Sue
Vie
x
Another great card Sue I love the metallic papers!
Hi Sue, Oh I do love this card - and the best of it is I have most of the ingredients! Not the exact paper, but like Yvonne I am a bit of a paper addict too, so have some lovely ones that are quite similar. Looking forward to the February shows very much - and I am a sucker for new ribbons! Sue x
I love your work and want to know where I can find some of the lacier spellbinders you use.
I can't wait for your next shows. I always end up buying something when you are on, so my partner is not as keen.
Our thoughts are with you.
I love your work and want to know where I can find some of the lacier spellbinders you use.
I can't wait for your next shows. I always end up buying something when you are on, so my partner is not as keen.
Our thoughts are with you.
Hi Sue
yet another beautiful card. You just amaze me every day
Jean
Can't wait for your new shows as I learn so much.
It would be lovley if C&C would give you a Creative Expressions Pick of the Week with lots of lovely stamps and ribbons as well as the Spellbinders ones.
Take care
Claire
I must get those holly motif's for my stashthey look to be so useful and so frilly when the holly is nipped off . Nice one Sue
Elaine .W
Those papers lifted a plain card to something quite exquisite. :)
This card is really beautiful, that paper is stunning. Lee x
This is so stunning.
How can you say your card is "Nothing special " Sue!! They are all so inspirational! love the backing papers as well...:)..xx
Hi Sue
What are these lovely papers you used. Great card as usual.
Look forward to February missing you on c/c Hope all is well.
Carol at Henlow
Great Card Sue, Love the papers. x
gorgeouse card Sue, really going to try and copy this one, not sure what colours yet.
lorraine
Beautiful as ever.
Tracy x
Beautiful card, lovely papers. Roll on February!!!
Sorry forgot to leave my name!
"Just Because" is my favourite sentiment for a card.
The card you have made is superb
Hugs
Sue
XXX
Love the simplicity and beautiful papers used. Keep them coming.
AnnH60
Another stunning card, just love your paper
Gwenda
a beautiful card Sue and those papers make it special.
lots of love lilygeexxx
This is just gorgeous,it has a feel sense of the dramatic
Sue, this is a really elegant card and doesn't look quick at all. Looking forward to being on C&C in February. Regards, Anne Rx
I think these papers and spellbinders dies just spell the work 'oppulence'. Wondered what the papers are, will they be available when you are on C&C?
Wow, you make these amazing cards so quick! Love the different patterned papers you have used in the back and the rose in the ribbon!
Love Pearl x
Just gorgeous!!!
Pretty papers and a beautiful bow. I love this card.
Frances
Hi Sue,
I love black and cream cards, they are so classical, I love the papers you use, I wish I could find similar ones, have missed you on C&C.
Best Wishes
Happy2craft
Stunning, each day you give us such a wonderful creation, with each day a new card that is better than the one before!! Words are becoming harder to find to describe the cards! But we can say "THANK YOU"!
Stunning card Sue and I love the bow. Looking forward to your shows in February, please let us know asap, I hope its during half term holidays!x
Another absolutely stunning card Sue - I love all your cards.
Love how you do ya bows... sets off the cards you make so well xx
Beautiful card! Really like that paper. I'm sure it's much prettier in person.
Elegant!
R/
Great card can't air to see what you come up with for the new dies
Ofcause we like it. You never make cards, we don´t like, and this is also a really cool one.
I´m sure curious to see, what that ribbon will be, as I admit, I can´t remember this card, but I might, as soon as I see it thoug he he he.
love the colours and the elegance of this card ang
Another beautiful card, loving the way these dies look layered in these colours
Hi Sue
I would be over the moon if I received such a beautiful card, just because, it's lovely and would brighten any day.
Sue H. xx
This is so stunningly beautiful, I love the black and gold tones and that bow is just gorgeous
Lindsay xx
Love this card Sue! Those papers are gorgeous! Love the soft metallic and that ribbon just sings to me :)
Hi Sue, another fantastic card, I like the way that you say it isn't anything special ' Ha Ha' ,your cards always have that special touch to them brilliant love it. vanessa xx
Love your designs you never cease to amaze. Loads of inspiration to get crafting
I love this card it could be adapted to so many different occasions xx
Just gorgeous. I love the papers too.
Nice to know that you will be back on our screens soon.
Hi Sue, love this card ,where did you get the papers from ? I would like to get some. vanessa xx
Hi Sue, how have you been lately? I hope doing well. I really like how you used the holly motif on this. I thought about doing the same. You really make this look sooo elegant. Great job! Mimi
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